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title: What is a Stamp 2 Visa?
description: "A Stamp 2 in Ireland is an immigration permission for non-EU students on full-time, eligible courses (ILEP list), allowing study, part-time work (20 hrs/wk term, 40 hrs/wk holidays), and renewal for up to 7 years, requiring private health insurance and…"
url: "https://www.collegeaccessprogram.in/faq/what-is-a-stamp-2-visa/"
updated: "2026-01-12"
category: Application Essentials
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# What is a Stamp 2 Visa?

A Stamp 2 in Ireland is an immigration permission for non-EU students on full-time, eligible courses (ILEP list), allowing study, part-time work (20 hrs/wk term, 40 hrs/wk holidays), and renewal for up to 7 years, requiring private health insurance and sufficient funds, granting study rights but not family dependants